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	from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP It was Patch Tuesday again (already??) this past Tuesday. Thankfully, it was a slow month. There are only four new Security Bulletins this month and only one of them is Critical. This week, I also posted a visual step-by-step guide to using the Backup and Restore Center utility in Windows Vista to backup and protect your data. Check out the links in the newsletter below for all the details.
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Vista's Backup and Restore Center Pretty much everyone knows that they should backup their data on a regular basis. One wrong power surge, a minor flood, or overly ambitious children can wreak havoc on your data. If you haven't taken the time to prepare for such disasters in advance, there is very little hope of recovering your precious files. There are a variety of backup utilities available, and Microsoft...read more             More Topics Who Is Responsible For Shutting Down Botnets? Product and Book Reviews What To Look For in Antivirus Software Free eCourse: WiFi Security 101 False Sense of Security Security Basics For Home Computing Creating Secure Passwords September Security Bulletins From Microsoft Time flies by. Many organizations and individuals are still wrestling with getting all 9 of the Security Bulletins from last month dealt with, and it is already Patch Tuesday again. The good news is that there are only 4 new Security Bulletins from Microsoft this month and only one of the 4 is rated as Critical. MS07-051 is rated as Critical and addresses a vulnerability in the Microsoft Agent ActiveX control. It is also possible to simply disable the Agent and remove the threat that way as well. The other three are rated...read more   Worm Spreading Through Skype I use Skype...occasionally. I did pay for the Skype Unlimited service, and I like being able to make calls from my laptop and use my bluetooth headset for hands-free talking. But, I haven't had many opportunities lately to use it. One thing I have never used though is the instant messaging feature that lets you chat with other Skype members. So, I was a little surprised to find a box pop up on my screen attempting to initiate an instant messaging chat...read more     Sponsored Links   Help for Busy Moms Help for Busy Moms Get help for handling those busy days. From planning meals to having fun in the great outdoors, find tips for helping your kids grow and thrive. Learn more

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